HR Generalist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on company policies and resolving workplace concerns.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting roles, screening candidates, and supporting a smooth onboarding experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws and assist in maintaining and updating HR policies and employee handbooks.
• Administer employee benefits and support payroll processes to ensure accuracy in compensation and leave tracking.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP is highly desirable.
• 3–5 years of HR generalist experience including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms (Paychex required, ADP a plus) and Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

About NYCOA

With over 50 years of specialty nylon polymerization and manufacturing experience, NYCOA is committed to providing world-class quality products, product development assistance, technical support, and superior service to each and every customer. Their mission is to deliver specialty nylon solutions through a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, customer focus, and innovation. NYCOA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

Compensation/Benefits

NYCOA offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays.